Topic: Armenia Opposition

By Artak Khulian YEREVAN (Azatutyun) —  A vocal critic of Armenia’s government arrested two months ago died during his trial in Yerevan on Friday, July 15, sparking outcry from the country’s human rights ombudswoman and opposition[...]

YEREVAN (Azatutyun) — The Armenian Apostolic Church on Friday, May 20, warned Armenia political leadership against compromising on Nagorno-Karabakh’s right to self-determination in peace talks with Azerbaijan. The church’s Supreme[...]

The devastating effects of the 44-Day War and the turmoil in the Caucasus region dictate some necessary measures for Armenia: internal unity and independent and objective evaluations of the country’s problems and actions derived from[...]

A fatalistic mood has descended upon Armenia; this is a time when the families of some of the 5,000 victims of the recent disastrous war rejoice if they find the remains of their loved ones. Ten thousand wounded soldiers are facing a tough[...]

YEREVAN (Armenpress, Panorama) — The joint candidate of the Fatherland Salvation Movement Vazgen Manukyan said during a demonstration at Baghramyan Street that they will patiently move forward their struggle, demanding the resignation of[...]

YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Opposition leaders promised on Friday, January 15, more efforts to force Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign as they began touring Armenia’s regions in a bid to drum up greater support for their campaign. The[...]

YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — A coalition of 16 Armenian opposition parties urged supporters to again take to the streets after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ignored their ultimatum to resign and pave the way for snap parliamentary elections on[...]

By Edmond Y. Azadian Armenia attained its independence some three decades ago, and it has yet to find a way to successfully use that independence to further its goals. Crisis after crisis have upset the country, hindering its economic[...]